Ukraine orders its troops out of Crimea as Russia seizes bases

KIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine's fledgling government ordered troops to withdraw from Crimea on Monday, ending days of wavering as Russian...

Three senior Ukrainian officers missing, believed held by Russians

MOSCOW – Three Ukrainian military officers on the Crimean peninsula remained missing Sunday and were believed to be held by Russian...

Malaysia Flight 370: French satellite images show possible jet debris

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- More satellite evidence emerged Sunday, this time from France, that there is possible airplane debris in the south...

Shaping a response to Russia will be a high-stakes test for Obama

WASHINGTON — Planned as a springtime tour with a modest itinerary — affording time to chat with the pope, admire the...

Russians seize Ukrainian air force base in Crimea; shots fired

MOSCOW -- Shots were fired and at least one person was injured Saturday afternoon as Russian troops stormed a Ukrainian air force base...

Spain's modern-day Robin Hood seeks to level the playing field

MARINALEDA, Spain — It was a sweltering summer day at the height of Spain's economic crisis when the longtime mayor of this...

Ukraine signs political accord with European Union

LONDON — Ukraine was tugged in opposite directions Friday in a reminder of the Cold War past, with the government in Kiev pushing...

West works out division of labor on Russia

WASHINGTON – In their response to Russia’s seizure of Crimea, Western officials are working out a division of labor:...

Turkey tries to block Twitter, is met with worldwide ridicule

GAZIENTEP, Turkey – A government attempt to block access to Twitter in Turkey drew international criticism and widespread ridicule...

Ukraine signs deal with European Union

LONDON -- Ukraine sealed a deal Friday to draw closer politically to the European Union, firmly looking to the West for guidance and support...

Putin completes annexation of Crimea for Russia

MOSCOW -- Russian leader Vladimir Putin completed his nation's annexation of Crimea on Friday, signing legislation to make the Ukrainian...

Death toll hits 9 in attack on Kabul luxury hotel

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan officials Friday raised the death toll in a Taliban assault on a luxury hotel to nine people, including four...

U.S. and Russia trade sanctions over Crimea

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Russian presidents imposed sanctions on each other's top aides and other government officials Thursday as...

Lawmakers take sanctions from Russia as badge of honor

WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress who were hit Thursday with sanctions by Russia celebrated their standing as a badge of honor, pledging...

Russians reject Western sanctions as illegitimate and ineffective

MOSCOW — Russian officials on Thursday declared U.S. and European sanctions imposed following Moscow’s takeover of Crimea as...

Obama unveils new sanctions against Russia, which bans U.S. lawmakers

WASHINGTON — President Obama on Thursday announced new economic sanctions against Russian government officials, influential...

U.S., European allies to step up sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON — Frustrated by the failure of Western sanctions and diplomacy to stop Russia from seizing Crimea, the Obama administration...

Britain's Royal Mint opts for a pound of prevention with new coin

LONDON — Trying not to be penny-wise but pound-foolish, Britain announced Wednesday that it will ditch its venerable round 1-pound...

Ukraine forces attacked by pro-Russia gunmen; navy facilities seized

MOSCOW — Ukrainian forces at two naval facilities in Crimea reported Wednesday that they were attacked by gunmen linked to Russia in...

Ukraine makes plans for possible pullout of its troops from Crimea

MOSCOW – Ukraine said Wednesday that it was drawing up plans for the possible evacuation of its military personnel and their...